Traditional Jamaican Favourites
Traditional Jamaican Cuisine reflects the 'food culture' of the many nationalities which at one time or the other inhabited the island. It is a fusion of the various food kind and spices which they brought with them in the case of the Spanish, British, Africans, Chinese & Indians combined with their cooking methods aan those of the Arawak Indians who were the first known inhabiters.
Jamaican Curry If you have ever had a ‘wicked’ (delicious) steamed fish, then you are way ahead of the game. But the Ackee and Saltfish (Jamaica’s National dish) is a must have! Normally enjoyed with boiled green bananas, ripe plantains or rice, this lovely dish is a Sunday morning favourite for many Jamaicans, but can be enjoyed any time of the week.
Popular Traditional Jamaican Dishes
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OXTAIL
One needs a pressure cooker to prepare oxtail which comes from the tail of the cow. Seasoned & slow cooked with garlic, onion, escallion & scotch bonnet pepper for starterst, Jamaican oxtail is usually combined with butter beans and served with either white rice or rice & peas. ACKEE & SALTFISH Jamaica's National Dish, Ackee & Saltfish is a weekend breakfast favourite but is consumed anytime of the day; any day of the week by some. Enjoyed with boiled green bananas, boiled dumplings, fried dumplings, roast breadfruit and when in season avocado - whichever tickles your fancy CURRIED GOAT
A staple on the menu of most events, Jamaican Curried Goat usually accompanied by some piping hot Mannish Water is another favourite traditional Jamaican dish. Served with either white rice, boiled green bananas & roti or a combination of two of the three. |
5 Bites You Must Try On Your Next Visit To Jamaica
Jamaican JerkYou haven't enjoyed authentic Jamaican Jerk until you've had it in Jamaica! Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica, in which meat is marinated in a dry or wet rub made up of various Jamaican spices and smoked in a jerk pit over pimento wood.
Pepper ShrimpsIf the thought of hot & spicy shrimps has your taste buds tingling, then a stop in Middle Quarters, home of the best Jamaican pepper shrimps is a must.
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Jamaican PattiesThe Jamaican Patty is traditionally a spicy beef pie in a tender and flaky crust & is sought after worldwide; so much so they are frozen & exported to the US, Canada & England. The cocktail sizes are perfect for parties!. Other fillings used in Jamaican Patties include chicken, soy, ackee, lobster, cheese & shrimp but beef still reigns supreme. Jamaican patties can be enjoyed by themselves or as some Jamaicans do with a freshly baked 'coco' bread for a very filling meal.. .See Recipe Here
Hellshire Style FishAnother must do! Although Hellshire Beach has lost much of its beach & beauty due to climate change, it is still the best place by far to enjoy the most delicious Jamaican seafood - think whole fried or steamed fish and lobster served with bammy or festival cooked over a wooden fires.
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Traditional Jamaican 'Sweets'
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